Myrtle Park Primary Nursery

A nursery day that can extend into breakfast and after-school care gives Myrtle Park Primary a practical appeal for working families. Children can join from age three, with nursery attendance offered across five weekdays for up to 30 hours. The provision belongs to the school's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), placing it within the school's early education team.

At the Ofsted inspection on 16 and 17 July 2024, early years provision was graded Good. That judgement covers the school's early years, rather than a separately inspected nursery. In July 2024, children in early years were happy and settled, with established routines and cooperative play: useful foundations for a child's first experience of learning alongside others.

Morning and afternoon sessions structure attendance, within a Monday-to-Friday opening window of 8.45am to 3.15pm. Families can combine nursery with care before or after those hours, giving the day a longer shape where needed.

The EYFS sits alongside a school curriculum organised around themes. The school's curriculum aims bring academic learning together with social and emotional development, so the emphasis extends beyond learning facts to developing skills for everyday life. Educational trips and visiting contributors complement that school-wide approach.

Wraparound care has its own concrete detail. Younger children use a designated nursery area, and activities include sensory exploration, outdoor play and making things through arts and crafts. Breakfast club combines a morning meal with quieter activities. After-school care includes creative projects and time with other children, giving families an extension of the day built around play.

Settling starts with contact beyond the classroom. After an application has led to an allocated nursery place, a nursery team member arranges a home visit as part of induction. This gives the family an opportunity to begin that relationship in familiar surroundings.

Lunch can come from the school kitchen, where it is prepared fresh daily, or from home as a healthy packed lunch. The school operates a nut-free policy. Payments for nursery lunches use ParentPay, with instructions supplied by the office at the beginning of term; contact the school for current charges.

In July 2024, early years staff understood children's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) well. Across the school, work was needed to sharpen targets within SEND support plans. Families with specific concerns can contact the office to reach the SEND coordinator, providing a direct route into discussion about support.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee admission to Myrtle Park Primary's Reception. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. The school's admissions page directs parents to Bradford Council for application advice, so treat that application as a separate task from securing nursery attendance.

The funding model distinguishes the 15 free hours from additional attendance. Eligible families can use a 30-hour code, which the office checks through the Bradford Early Years Portal. For families who do not qualify, hours beyond the 15-hour entitlement can be bought by the hour directly from the school.

Nursery wraparound care connects to breakfast club from 7.30am to 8.40am and after-school club from 3.10pm to 6.00pm. Registration information comes through the main office. These services give families options around the nursery opening window.

To arrange a nursery visit, telephone 01274 564681 or email admin@myrtlepark.bradford.sch.uk. Application forms can be collected from the office or sent by email; a copy of the child's birth certificate accompanies the application.